Thievul
Dark-type, Generation 8. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 508.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Snarl Play Rough
Same-type attack bonus on Snarl. Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Thievul takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 508
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,221 CP
Thievul moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Snarl Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 13 | 1.0s | 11 | 13 |
| Sucker Punch STAB | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Play Rough Best | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Icy Wind Elite | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Snarl | Dark | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Snarl (11 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Icy Wind is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Raids
- Status
- Thievul is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Thievul
How to get Thievul
- Evolve from
- Nickit · 50 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 52 | 1,846 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 52 | 1,999 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,184 | 1,251 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,473 | 1,556 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,184 | 1,251 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 895 | 946 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,184 | 1,251 |
Is Thievul good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Thievul has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (164 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 94 |
| Lv 3 | 159 |
| Lv 4 | 223 |
| Lv 5 | 288 |
| Lv 6 | 352 |
| Lv 7 | 417 |
| Lv 8 | 481 |
| Lv 9 | 546 |
| Lv 10 | 610 |
| Lv 11 | 671 |
| Lv 12 | 732 |
| Lv 13 | 793 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 854 |
| Lv 15 | 915 |
| Lv 16 | 976 |
| Lv 17 | 1,037 |
| Lv 18 | 1,098 |
| Lv 19 | 1,159 |
| Lv 20 | 1,221 |
| Lv 21 | 1,282 |
| Lv 22 | 1,343 |
| Lv 23 | 1,404 |
| Lv 24 | 1,465 |
| Lv 25 | 1,526 |
| Lv 26 | 1,587 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,648 |
| Lv 28 | 1,709 |
| Lv 29 | 1,770 |
| Lv 30 | 1,831 |
| Lv 31 | 1,862 |
| Lv 32 | 1,892 |
| Lv 33 | 1,923 |
| Lv 34 | 1,953 |
| Lv 35 | 1,984 |
| Lv 36 | 2,014 |
| Lv 37 | 2,045 |
| Lv 38 | 2,075 |
| Lv 39 | 2,106 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,136 |
| Lv 41 | 2,163 |
| Lv 42 | 2,191 |
| Lv 43 | 2,218 |
| Lv 44 | 2,246 |
| Lv 45 | 2,274 |
| Lv 46 | 2,302 |
| Lv 47 | 2,330 |
| Lv 48 | 2,358 |
| Lv 49 | 2,387 |
| Lv 50 | 2,415 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0828
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 19.90 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0828_POKEMON_THIEVUL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Thievul in Pokemon GO?
Thievul's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Play Rough (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Thievul's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Thievul takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Thievul's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Thievul reaches 2,415 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,136 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Thievul?
A perfect 15/15/15 Thievul shows 1,221 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,526 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Thievul in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Nickit (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Thievul be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Thievul depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.